Shine Ray VILLA

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Shine Ray VILLA in Galle offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a balcony or terrace with garden or city views, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace, enjoy free WiFi, and take advantage of the shared kitchen. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining area, and free toiletries. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served daily, featuring local specialities, juice, pancakes, and fruits. The breakfast area provides a comfortable space for a leisurely start to the day. Prime Location: Located 14 km from Koggala Airport, the property is close to attractions such as Mahamodara Beach (18-minute walk), Galle Fort (1.9 km), and Galle Railway Station (18-minute walk). Highly rated for its host, kitchen, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Asian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Patrickfung
China China
“This homestay is tucked away in a quiet residential neighbourhood about 2 km from Galle Fort—an easy walk if you feel like stretching your legs, or a quick tuk-tuk ride booked through the PickMe app. Have the driver ring the host when you get...”
Hemakantha
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
“This was absolutely a bonus for me. I expected the room only but I was able to use the common area and kitchen too. There was a refrigerator and electric kettle, enough tea cups for our use. The owner was really nice. We got keys to from gate to...”
Martin
Slovakia Slovakia
“Nice accommodation in a well-furnished villa with helpful staff on a quiet street.”
Irene
Spain Spain
“The owner was really gentle and always there to help. The bed sheet seemed a bit dirty and he changed it immediately.”
Shant
Switzerland Switzerland
“The Villa itself is super nice. I stayed in a room in an apartment which had a kitchen, a couple of balconies, and a nice seating area. The place seems to be newly built to high standards and nicely furnished. Importantly, it was spotlessly clean....”
Jahnavi
India India
“Highly Recommend ! Close to the Galle fort by tuktuk, this villa has a beautiful terrace top. The rooms were very clean with the air con working perfectly. Secure. The host , Nisal is friendly and very helpful, making your stay a comfortable one.”
Lynn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious light clean. Kitchen facilities. Balcony. Quiet location. Secure. Highly recommend.”
Oskar
Denmark Denmark
“The family who runs the place is really nice and very helpful! This was one of our favourite places to stay in Sri Lanka overall. The bathroom is amazing. The room is great and the bed is very comfortable. Great view! And a rooftop terrace we...”
Rebekka
Israel Israel
“Very clean and spacious room! The rooftop terrace is great! I felt very well taken care of!”
Jacob
Norway Norway
“Location about 2km from the fort (tuk tuk around 200lkr one way). Rooftop with 360 degrees view. Very, very clean. Brand new aircon (quiet) and fan in room. I think it’s even possible to do laundry. Hot shower. Quiet and respectful host.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Nisal Denuka

Company review score: 9.7Based on 68 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Nisal Denuka is a software engineer turned host with a passion for hospitality. He was born and raised in Galle, Sri Lanka, and studied at Mahinda College, one of the most prestigious schools in the country. Nisal has a quite lot of experience in the hospitality industry. He is a natural at customer service and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure his guests have a memorable experience. Nisal is also a great source of information about Galle and the surrounding area. He knows all the best places to visit, eat, and shop. He is also fluent in English, so he can easily communicate with guests from all over the world. Nisal is a friendly and helpful person who is always willing to lend a hand. He is the perfect host for guests who are looking for a comfortable and welcoming stay in Galle.

Property information

Shine Ray Villa is a delightful retreat for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and a bird's-eye view of Galle. Our hotel is located in the heart of the city, making it easy to access all the vibrant attractions in the area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 13:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.